晋中2024-2025学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、With some extra work ________, the manager had to stay in the company to work overtime during the National Day holiday.

A.remaining to be done B.remained to be done

C.remained being done D.remaining to do

2、All rights reserved. The content above shall not be reprinted _____ without permission, thanks.

A. arbitrarily   B. barely

C. offensively   D. optionally

3、________ it's caused by feelings of guilt from overindulgence, unmet expectations, or a return to loneliness, depression after the holidays is a common condition, also called "post-vacation blues".

A.If B.Regardless of C.Whether D.As though

4、It is some time since the two parties came into conflict with each other , and now leaders of both sides are _________ a settlement of the dispute.

A. consulting B. negotiating

C. promising   D. Reasoning

5、I missed supper_______ I’m starving!

A. but   B. and   C. or   D. for

6、---It’s said that the famous physics professor is now enjoying his retirement.

---Yes. You know, he ______ in this key university for over 40 years.

A．has been working

B．worked

C．had worked

D．was working

7、The firm was badly in ______need of a manager with ______better command of French.

A. a; /   B. the; a

C. /;a   D. /;the

8、The class teacher was anxious to hear one of his top students _____ because of family move．

A． will leave   B． is leaving

C． was leaving   D． has left

9、______ being relaxed, we both felt so uncomfortable that we hardly spoke.

A．Apart from

B．Far from

C．In spite of

D．In addition to

10、The man in prison insisted that he _______ nothing wrong and _______ set free.

A．should do, should be

B．had done, should be

C．had done, had been

D．should do, had been

11、Mr. Li is remembered for his novels, but his scientific work is ______ equal importance.

A. about B. by   C. above  D. of

12、A good advertisement, _____ people attach positive meanings, can contribute to the sales of a product．

A．for which

B．to which

C．of which

D．on which

13、What some people regard as a ________ is seen as a plus by many others.

A.duty B.drawback C.failure D.faith

14、---Good morning, sir. Can I help you?

--- I’d like a barbecue  together with a cup of orange juice, How much do you ______?

A.pay B.offer C.owe D.charge

15、--Mr. Smith, you are fined for over-speeding. Please sign here.

--Fined? Over-speeding?  ________

A. Are you all right?   B. You can't be serious!

C. Mind your own business! D. You asked for it!

16、The singer’s music video   nearly 9 million times since it was posted on the Internet four weeks ago.

A. viewed   B. has viewed

C. was viewed   D. has been viewed

17、A survey indicates the _____ of men to women in the population has changed in recent years.

A. proportion   B. proposal   C. promotion   D. Property

18、The ground is slippery. Hold onto the rope and don’t ______.

A.put off B.turn up C.let go D.take apart

19、Life is to be enjoyed.There is no point in giving up something you enjoy ________ you get something back that’s even better.

A．because

B．so

C．unless

D．though

20、The driver was at ___ loss when ____word came that he was forbidden to drive for speeding.

A. a; /   B. a; the

C. the; the   D. /; /

21、Some years ago a young man applied to a large United States optical firm for a job as a lens designer. He apologized for lack of training, but on announcing that he owned two copies of the classic Conrady's Applied Optics and Optical Design, one for his office and a second for his bedside table, he was hired on the spot. Perhaps the story will be repeated some day with Buchdahl's Introduction to Hamiltonian Optics as a similar certificate of qualification.

Hamiltonian theory describes with powerful generality the overall properties of optical systems considered as ‘black boxes’, although it does not describe the detailed structure needed to construct the systems and achieve these properties. Buchdahl's book is therefore on the subject of geometrical optics, but it is not about how to design lenses. It is, however a compact comprehensive account of the fundamentals of the theory written with the lens designer's needs very much in mind. Every lens designer worth his salt has at some time in his career attempted to apply the broad concepts of Hamiltonian optics to the solutions of practical problems. Success has been sufficiently rare that the theory, as such, has made little direct contribution to techniques for optical instrument design. The failures have been frustrating because of the obvious fundamental power of the theory and because of its conceptual elegance. The indirect effects have been large, however, both in contributing to an understanding of fundamental principles that govern the overall behavior of optical systems and in pointing the way to other, more practical, theoretical approaches.

Buchdahl approaches the subject not only as a capable mathematical physicist, but as one who with a knowledge of practical optics has made a significant contribution to geometrical optical theory. Buchdahl's approach has, over the last decade, had a major impact on modern lens design with computers. Thus, he brings to this exposition of Hamiltonian optics a familiarity with practical optics not usually found in authors on this subject.

The author claims his book to be non-mathematical, and indeed it might be so viewed by a professional mathematician. From the point of view of many physicists and engineers, it will appear to be quite mathematical. Moreover, this is a tightly written book. The subject matter is developed with precision, and the author expects the reader, at very point, to be master of the preceding exposition.

【1】Hamiltonian theory met with failures as a result of ______.

A．newer finding related to the wave particle nature of light

B．very complicated concepts too difficult to understand by most lens designers

C．too much mathematical detail in the theory

D．not enough practical information offered by the theory to allow for use by lens crafters

【2】The author of this passage implies that Introduction to Hamiltonian Optics is necessary to ______.

A．the students who are major in mathematical geometry

B．those who want to grasp the basic principles of optical systems

C．the lens designers who look for instructions on practical designs

D．those who are interested in physics

【3】The article points out that the great benefits of Hamiltonian optics have been found is ______.

A．indirect ways of learning mathematics

B．a fundamental power within the theory

C．the conceptual elegance of the theory

D．the practical applications of the theory in finding new approaches to old problems

【4】This passage is probably excerpted from ______.

A．a review of a book

B．a chemistry textbook

C．an optician's essay

D．a general science text

22、E

Energy independence．  It has a nice ring to it．  Doesn't it？ If you think so， you're not alone，because energy independence has been the dream of American president for decades， and never more so than in the past few years， when the most recent oil price shock has been partly responsible for kicking off the great recession（经济衰退）．

"Energy independence"and its rhetorical（修辞的） companion"energy security"are， however，slippery concepts that are rarely though through．  What is it we want independence from， exactly？

Most people would probably say that they want to be independent from imported oil．But there  are reasons that we buy all that old from elsewhere．

The first reason is that we need it to keep our economy running．  Yes， there is a trickle（涓涓细流）of biofuel（生物燃料）available， and more may become available， but most biofuels cause economic waste and environmental destruction．

Second， Americans have basically decided that they don't really want to produce all their own oil． They value the environmental quality they preserve over their oil imports from abroad． Vast areas of the United States are off-limits to oil exploration and production in the name of environmental protection． To what extent are Americans really willing to endure the environmental impacts of domestic energy production in order to cut back imports？

Third， there are benefits to trade． It allows for economic efficiency， and when we buy things from places that have lower production costs than we do， we benefit．  And although you don't read about this much， the United States is also a large exporter of oil products， selling about 2 million barrels of petroleum products per day to about 90 countries．

There is no question that the United States imports a great deal of energy and， in fact， relies on that steady flow to maintain ite economy． When that flow is interrupted， we feel the pain in short supplies and higher prices．  At the same time， we derive massive economic benefits when we buy the most affordable energy on the world market and when we engage in energy trade around the world．

【1】From the passage， we know that biofuels   ．

A．keep America's economy running healthily

B．prove to be a good alternative to petroleum

C．do not provide a sustainable energy supply

D．cause serious damage to the environment

【2】Why does America rely heavily on oil imports？

A．Its own oil production falls short of demand．

B．Its own oil reserves are quickly running out．

C．It wants to keep Its own environment undamaged．

D．It wants to expand its storage of crude oil．

【3】What can we conclude from the last paragraph？

A．America doesn't have enough oil supplies．

B．People can benefit more from importing oil．

C．Energy independence is significant for Americans．

D．Short of energy may cause economic depression．

【4】What is the author's purpose in writing the passage？

A．To justify America's dependence on oil imports．

B．To stress the importance of energy conservation．

C．To arouse Americans' awareness of the energy crisis．

D．To explain the increase of international oil trade．

23、Digital Art Class

Tap into the unlimited inspiration of the natural materials, colors and forms to be found in Museum Victoria’s diverse collection.

Whether you are a beginner, expert or somewhere in between, this creative studio class introduces digital art technologies and skills in a relaxed environment. Participants create extraordinary artworks working individually on iPads. Exploratory approaches allow participants to enjoy visual creativity, whatever their previous experience and level of skill in sketching, painting and digital design.

Digital Art Class takes place in Melbourne Museum’s Learning Lab Studio. Each month’s class is themed to explore a different aspect of Museums Victoria’s collections where learners can be exposed to a variety of digital experiences. The Class also offers very safe and relaxed environments for all.

Their main goal is to help their campers build self-confidence, improve their social skills and take on new challenges in forms of fun activities.

Classes have a maximum capacity of 16 participants and is suitable for teens 16+ and adults. Simply bring your creativity — all equipment is provided.

Museum entry is not included in your Digital Art Class ticket. If you would like to explore the Melbourne Museum before the class, please click the link at the bottom to book a ticket.

WORKSHOP

TUESDAY 27 APRIL, 11&25 MAY, 8&22 JUNE

4PM-5:30PM

Adults and teens 16+

Adults $35 and teens $18

【1】Where is the digital art class?

A．In Museum Victoria.

B．In The British Museum.

C．In Victoria and Albert Museum.

D．In Melbourne Museum.

【2】What can we learn from the text?

A．You need to bring your iPad to attend the class.

B．Classes can involve 16 participants at most.

C．Previous experiences in drawing are required.

D．You can visit the museum with your class ticket.

【3】Where is the text most probably taken from?

A．A novel.

B．A newspaper.

C．A webpage.

D．A guidebook.

24、For as long as they can remember Jynne Martin and April Surgent had both dreamed of going to Antarctica. This winter, they each made it to the icy continent as guests of the National Science Foundation (NSF).But they didn’t go as scientists. Martin is a poet and Surgent is an artist. They went to Antarctica as participants in the NSF’s Artists and Writers program. The NSF is the government agency that funds scientific research in Antarctica. But it also makes it possible for artists, including filmmakers and musicians, to experience Antarctica and contribute their own points of view to our understanding of the continent.

The mixing of science and art in Antarctica isn’t new. Some of the earliest explorers brought along painters and photographers. Edward Wilson was a British painter, doctor, and bird expert who journeyed with Robert Falcon Scott on two separate Antarctic expeditions more than 100 years ago. Herbert Ponting was a photographer who also accompanied Scott on one of those expeditions. In hundreds of photos, Ponting captured the beauty of the continent and recorded the daily lives and heroic struggles of the explorers.

Today’s scientists write articles for scientific journals. Unlike the early explorers’ journals, scientific papers can now be very difficult for non-scientists to understand. Writers in Antarctica work to explain the research to the public. Peter Rejcek is editor, writer, and photographer for the Antarctic Sun, an online magazine devoted to news about the U.S. Antarctic Program. Rejeck began his career in the Antarctic in 2003 by spending a year at the South Pole. He has returned every year since，interviewing， scientists about research at Palmer，McMurdo，and South Pole stations.

There are also scientists in Antarctica who work hard to explain their research to the public. Scientist Diane McKnight wrote The Lost Seal，a children’s book that explains the research she and others are doing in an unusual ice-free area in Antarctica called the Dry Valleys.

Antarctica is full of stories and wonders that are scientific, historic and personal. People such as Martin, Surgent, Rejcek, and Diane McKnight are devoted to bringing those stories to as many people as they can. “Some people are going to be scientists，some people are going to be journalists，some people are going to be artists，but we can all work together.” says Surgent, “to celebrate，this extraordinary place.”

【1】What do we know about the NSF?

A. It is a government agency.

B. It only funds scientists in Antarctica.

C. It encourages the understanding of human nature.

D. It enables the mixing of science and art for the first time.

【2】Why didn’t some earliest explorers bring writers along?

A. Writers were not funded at that time.

B. Writing can’t capture the beauty of the continent.

C. Writers were not interested in popularizing science.

D. Early explorers ’journals can be easily understood by the public.

【3】By mentioning Diane McKnight, the author may try to suggest that_____.

A. scientists should explain their research to children

B. writers are not necessary since scientists can tell stories as well

C. telling stories to children is more important than knowing the truth

D. no matter what role we play, we can work together to appreciate Antarctica

【4】What would be the best title for this article?

A. Antarctica: A Land for A11

B. The NSF: A Program for All

C. Antarctica: A Land of Beauty and Stories

D. The NSF: A Program for Artists and Scientists

25、One day, a professor entered the classroom and asked his students to prepare for a surprise test. They waited anxiously at their desks for the test to begin. The professor____ the question papers, with the text facing down as usual. ____ he finished off with all, he required his students to ____ the page and begin. To everyone’s shock, there were no ____, just a black dot in the center of the page. The professor, seeing the expression on everyone’s face, told them the following:

“I want you to write what you ____ there.”

The students, thoroughly ____, got started on the inexplicable(令人费解的) task.

At the end of the class, the professor ____ all the answer papers and started reading each one of them aloud in front of all the students. All of them, with no____, described the black dot, trying to explain its position in the middle of the sheet, etc. etc. etc. After all had been ____, the classroom silent, the professor began to explain:

“I’m not going to grade this. I ____ wanted to give you something to think about. No one wrote about the ____ part of the paper. Everyone focused on the black dot, and the same happens in our ____. We have a white paper to observe and ____, but we always focus on the dark spots. Our life is a ____ given to us with love and care and we always have ____ to celebrate: nature renewing itself every day, our friends around us, the job that ____ our bread and butter and the miracles we see every day.

____, we insist on focusing only on the dark spots: the health issues that bother us, the lack of money, the ___ relationship with colleagues, the ____ with a friend etc.

The dark spots are very ____ compared to everything we have in our lives, but they are the ones that pollute our minds.

【1】A. gave away   B. wrapped up   C. handed out   D. held up

【2】A. Since   B. Until   C. Although   D. After

【3】A. jump   B. fold   C. open   D. turn

【4】A. exercises   B. choices   C. questions   D. headlines

【5】A. remember   B. see   C. study   D. imagine

【6】A. disapproving   B. confused   C. relieved   D. annoyed

【7】A. collected   B. finished   C. marked   D. selected

【8】A. excuse   B. emergency   C. exception   D. explanation

【9】A. scored   B. answered   C. returned   D. read

【10】A. just   B. also   C. even   D. still

【11】A. more   B. black   C. beautiful   D. white

【12】A. lives   B. classrooms   C. colleges   D. studies

【13】A. send   B. keep   C. enjoy   D. show

【14】A. burden   B. gift   C. pressure   D. lesson

【15】A. freedom   B. courage   C. reasons   D. festivals

【16】A. threatens   B. ruins   C. provides   D. changes

【17】A. However   B. Therefore   C. Besides   D. Moreover

【18】A. close   B. complicated   C. special   D. strong

【19】A. stay   B. contact   C. satisfaction   D. disappointment

【20】A. dark   B. round   C. dirty   D. small

26、你校正在组织英语作文比赛。请以“最触动我的一件小事”为题，写一篇短文参赛。内容包括：

1. 事情简介；

2. 触动我的原因。

注意：

1. 词数100左右；

2. 短文题目和首句已为你写好。

A Small Thing That Touched Me Most

We have met with a lot of things in our life.

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